What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist / CVOR position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
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Description
Surgical Tech / Level 4 / Cardiovascular Thoracic Operating Room
Shift: Full Time 6:30am - 3:00pm
Location: Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road NE
Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital CVOR has 6 OR’s with 1 hybrid room. We are a Level 1 Cardiac Center with 1200 heart cases/year.
This position is 6:30am - 3:00pm full time with required on-call.
We are seeking a capable Surgical Tech IV / Surg Tech / CVOR who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients, and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population.
- Implements and evaluates care of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive surgical procedures.
- Prioritizes and actively participates in procedure process and supplies for specialty group of patients.
- Identifies verbally or in writing unusual incidents during patient care procedures and identifies complex procedure problems related to patient reaction, symptoms, or changes in needs based on patient reactions.
- Determine the equipment, materials, and resources needed to meet the patient procedure plan.
- Keeps the peri-operative team abreast of the procedure needs and progress.
- Active membership in professional organization.
- Assists with planning and conducting department orientation of new staff and students. Serves as role model or mentor for new staff and students.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent job training.
- Certification in Surgical Technology preferred.
- Two years multispecialty experience with one year in CVOR specialty area.
- Must be able to function as a clinical expert in CVOR service line and have the ability to float to other service lines as needed.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
